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Originally Posted by npirnia
I think the next Miata is reportedly (or possibly) a mild hybrid with a manual. Pretty sure that a mild hybrid works with a manual, it’s probably more a matter that BMW isn’t that interested in manuals and may not want to spend the development dollars to make it work. Still, much may come down to the current manual take rate with these latest models.
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Fair point. It may be possible to do, but I doubt BMW will invest.
IIRC the previous gen M2 had a MT take rate of about 50% in the US, and under 10% everywhere else. The take rate in the M240 wasn't enough so MT is gone there.
I don't see why BMW would put any real money into MT development.
I'm shocked the Z4 M40i has MT, that's a super low volume car, so I'm guessing that's a complete re-use of existing tech.